# peeping

/ˈpipɪŋ/ (US) · /pˈiːpɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/peeping
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

to look at something or someone secretly and quickly, usually because you are curious or trying to be sneaky.

For teachers: to look at something or someone secretly and quickly, typically from a hidden position or without permission.

## Examples

- He was peeping through the window to see who was outside.
- The children were peeping at the new neighbors through the fence to see what they were doing.
- While the detective was peeping through the curtains to gather evidence, he remained careful not to move his head enough to be noticed by the suspects.

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